Computer Guided Versus Conventional Arthrocentesis in Management of Internal Derangements: A Rand… (NCT06205667) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Computer Guided Versus Conventional Arthrocentesis in Management of Internal Derangements: A Randomized Clinical Study
Egypt22 participantsStarted 2021-06-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the applicability, accuracy, benefits and the efficacy of 3-dimensional, printed, patient-specific guides to direct TMJ access for arthrocentesis when performed in contrast with conventional arthrocentesis of TMJ.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who complain from signs and symptoms of internal derangements and were diagnosed by the RDC/TMD as having disc displacement with/ without reduction with / without limitation associated with arthralgia or as having disc displacement with reduction associated with arthralgia in a presence or absence of joint sounds.
* Patients who did not responded to conservative treatment for a minimum of 3 months.
* Obtaining written informed consents signed by the patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients suffering from any muscular disorders as myofascial pain or myofascial pain with limitations
* If the disc was not visible in the MRI examination.
* Patients who previously received intra-articular injection of any medication or exposed to any other TMJ invasive procedure.
* Patients who suffer from any connective tissue diseases as rheumatoid arthritis or neurologic disorders.
* Patients with history of major jaw trauma, bisphosphonate-derived drug use, pregnancy, alcohol or drug dependence.
* Patients with gross mechanical restrictions or history of adhesion (fibrous or bony).
* Patients with psychiatric disease or substance abuse or have an allergy to the substance used in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Attempts number of needle puncture
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Operation time started from first needle insertion.